Atletico Madrid are expected to undertake a squad overhaul during the summer, on the back of a disappointing campaign for Diego Simeone’s side. Defence is an area that will be extensively focused on, with at least two new high-level centre-backs wanted.
Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata never seems to be in one place for too long, and there is suspicion that he may be one the move again. After much of last summer saw him linked with a move away from Los Colchoneros, his future is again uncertain.
It looked as if fears that Atletico Madrid might not finish in the top four this season after being eliminated from the Champions League by Borussia Dortmund were misplaced, after Athletic Club could only manage a draw with Granada on Friday night.
Atletico Madrid’s miserable week continued with a 2-0 La Liga defeat away at Alaves. Los Rojiblancos were dumped out of the UEFA Champions League in midweek with domestic matters now the sole focus for Diego Simeone.
Despite the fact that Samu Omorodion is not assured of a place in Diego Simeone’s squad for next season, Atletico Madrid very him very highly. The 19-year-old is having a very good breakthrough campaign on loan at Alaves, whom he joined immediately after Atleti triggered his €6m release clause at Granada last summer.
Samu Omorodion has had a very impressive breakthrough season in La Liga, scoring nine goals in 30 appearances (one for Granada, eight for Alaves). Atletico
La Gazzetta dello Sport analyses Real Madrid’s win over Manchester City, suggesting that the ‘immortal’ Carlo Ancelotti qualified for another Champions League semifinal by adopting Diego Simeone’s tactics.
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid want to acquire the services of Giovani Lo Celso ahead of next season. Giovani Lo Celso has fallen down the pecking order under Ange Postecoglou.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has blamed their effectiveness in front of goal for their Champions League exit at the hands of Borussia Dortmund.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone lamented a lack of aggression from his players after their Champions League quarterfinal exit. Atletico were beaten 4-2 at Borussia Dortmund, losing 5-4 on aggregate.
Atletico Madrid face the difficult task of finishing their Champions League quarter-final clash at Borussia Dortmund’s home stadium, although they are 2-1 ahead from last week’s first leg at the Civitas Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says they go to Borussia Dortmund in good shape. Atletico are in Dortmund for the second-leg of the Cham[ions League quarterfinal with the score 2-1 in the visitors' favour.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has given little away ahead of his side’s return leg against Borussia Dortmund, as they take a 2-1 lead into the Signal Iduna Park.
Atletico Madrid took a significant step towards securing Champions League qualification for next season after defeating fellow top four hopefuls Girona 3-1 at the Civitas Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was delighted after their 3-1 win against Girona. Antoine Griezmann scored twice on the day. Simeone said: "He is the Atltico player, he is an Atltico with Griezmann.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says the LaLiga must be their focus. Atletico are midway through a Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund.
Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso is back in the squad for their La Liga clash with Girona. Los Rojiblancos face a crucial week of games, with a home tie against top four rivals Girona, ahead of travelling to Borussia Dortmund in midweek.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says Thomas Lemar has returned to training. The France winger has struggled with injury this season, but is now back on the training pitch.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has reminded his players that without finishing in the top four so consistently over the past decade and a bit, they would not be where they are currently.
Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl has explained his touchline clash with Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone. The pair squared up furiously during Atletico's 2-1 Champions League win.
Atletico Madrid secured a narrow advantage for next week’s return leg against Borussia Dortmund, having won 2-1 at the Civitas Metropolitano on Wednesday night.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was happy after their 2-1 win against Borussia Dortmund. Samuel Lino and Rodrigo de Paul had Atleti 2-0 ahead before Sebastien Haller scored late on, with the Champions League quarterfinal first-leg finishing 2-1 to the hosts.
Atletico Madrid’s clash with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night was a heated affair, which ended with the home side winning 2-1 at the Civitas Metropolitano in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final match-up.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone feels that beating Inter Milan in the Champions League gave his team strength. The Colchoneros boss spoke to Sky Sport Italia, via FCInter1908, ahead of his team’s Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Borussia Dortmund.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed he ‘intends to return to Italy’ in the near future and spoke about the lesson learnt from the recent win over Inter.
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